Chapter 267: A Three-Day Banquet to Celebrate for the Young Master!

A Three-Day Banquet to Celebrate for the Young Master!

"Would this come off as too arrogant?"

Hearing the grand and special proposal from Elder Gu Liang, some elders furrowed their brows and disagreed.

It was indeed a good thing, but could it incite jealousy and cause deliberate trouble?

"Arrogant?"

"It's merely stating the facts!"

"How could that be called arrogant?"

"No, that's not right..."

"Why not let the Young Master decide? Why the fuss?"

As Gu Liang waved his hand and spoke, he realized something was amiss, forgetting to ask for the Young Master's opinion.

"That's right, this matter should indeed depend on the Young Master's preference." Everyone immediately realized this upon hearing it.

They had been too excited and had overstepped.

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Gu Changge simply smiled lightly and said casually to the Family Head, "Such matters should trouble Grandfather, and all depends on Grandfather's decision."

He was too lazy to waste energy on these matters.

Hearing his words, Gu Zhan was slightly startled and gave him a look.

Many elders also turned their gaze towards Gu Zhan, the silent Family Head.

Feeling the weight of their stares, Gu Zhan slightly regained some of his presence as the Family Head.

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He cleared his throat slightly, "Indeed, a big celebration is in order."

"Now that the Gu Family's Young Master has joined the Central State Sword Sect and attained the position of Saint Heir, how could we not celebrate grandly?"

"Moreover, with the Young Master as such, why should the Gu Family be apprehensive?"

"Even if some people become jealous, what does it matter, can they act recklessly in front of this senior from Sword Sect?"

Originally unconcerned and merely happy about successfully recruiting this Extreme Dao Body genius into the Sword Sect, Sage Jian Chen.

Hearing himself mentioned, he quickly put on a serious face and said, "Naturally, since he has joined my Sword Sect, it's my duty as Elder to ensure the Saint's safety!"

These words were true; his latest instructions from the sect were to protect this Quasi-Saint, en route to Central State, and ensure his safety.

If anything were to happen to Gu Changge before his departure to Central State, he would surely be in big trouble!

A great merit would then turn into a great demerit!

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Seeing the Family Head and elders discussing the banquet for the Northern Domain, Gu Changge also took the opportunity to speak to Sage Jian Chen.

"Saint need only speak, there's no harm," Jian Chen motioned with a slight raising of his hand.

Though Gu Changge didn't have a confirmed position on Saint Peak, his identity as a Quasi-Saint was secured.

Moreover, his demonstrated genius was even more heaven-defying than the one on First Saint Son Peak, and his future achievements would likely be even more brilliant!

Building a good rapport with him earlier would be serendipitous!

This trip to the Northern Domain was indeed a valuable task...

Helping this heaven-defying genius with some minor matters might be a tremendous fortune for himself in the future.

"Senior should be aware that the third Daoist Couple of this Young Master is a Young Dragon that escaped from Central State."

"Now its mother is coveted by many, desiring her life."

"I wonder if the Sword Sect could help resolve this matter?"

Gu Changge said seriously.

He had not forgotten the promise to Little Hanhan.

Only that, with people from all Four Great Sacred Lands present earlier, and he could only join one of them.

Revealing his need for help could be disadvantageous for himself, potentially provoking anger from the others due to his refusal, and they might use it against him.

So, he had waited until now, having confirmed his joining of the Sword Sect, before mentioning it.

"This matter..."

"I have indeed heard a bit about it."

"Since the Saint has requested this, Sword Sect has no reason to refuse."

"But... the Saint must also understand, even if Sword Sect can stop all involved disciples and Tributor Elders from coveting that True Dragon."

"We ultimately can't control the other three Sacred Lands."

"If the Saint needs it, the sect can also send people to try to prevent the matter, but... the results might not satisfy the Saint."

Hearing this, Jian Chen frowned slightly. Although he agreed, it was also somewhat difficult for him.

Matters related to Sword Sect were easier to handle.

But this issue involved powers beyond Sword Sect, including other Sacred Lands, and even some forces outside of Sacred Lands were keenly watching.

They could keep an eye, but might not completely control.

"To be frank, I've also heard some rumors, including the Ninth Saint from the Immortal Ascension Sect who has gathered a group to set up an Array, creating the aura of the Saint's third wife to lure the True Dragon."

"This matter, Sword Sect likely has people involved too..."

"Since the Saint has mentioned it today, I will certainly inform the sect at once, trying my best to prevent this."

After hesitating a moment, Sage Jian Chen still revealed what he knew.

"This Young Master has already planned for this."

"Just as the senior said, we can manage our own people, but ultimately not others."

"Thus, this Young Master does not ask too much of Sword Sect."

"Just try to help spread the message that Yuan Youbai has become Daoist Couple with the Sword Sect Saint, before it can lure out the True Dragon. That would be enough."

"If an accident really occurs and someone lures out the True Dragon, I would also ask Sword Sect to help protect her life. Whatever the cost may be, I will repay it later."

Gu Changge listened to his words and was not surprised.

Dongfang Mingyue had already informed him of this intelligence.

During this period, he had already made thorough plans in his mind.

"In that case, there should be no problem."

"I will send the message back to Sword Sect today, and I believe the sect will take great care of it."

Sage Jian Chen’s eyes brightened as he nodded continuously, indicating that he had it under control.

If things were managed as he suggested, it would be much simpler.

Now, Gu Changge was a precious gem in the eyes of everyone in the Sword Sect!

Even a gem that had yet to be seen!

How could the Sword Sect refuse his request, to not give their all to fulfill it?

“Then I shall trouble you, senior.”

Hearing the other party’s confident acceptance, Gu Changge also felt much relieved.

In fact, even if the Sword Sect didn’t offer its help, he could still break through to the Seventh Grade Unlimited Realm within a year, and after heading to Central State, he could personally take care of this trouble.

He had informed the Sword Sect merely as a precaution.

Seeing that the banquet arrangements and guidelines wouldn’t be settled in a short time, he took the initiative to take leave.

With the principal party gone, Sage Jian Chen of course had no interest in listening to their discussions about hosting the banquet, and casually saying his farewells, he returned with the Old Blind Man to the residence at the foot of the Back Mountain.

On the way, he kept painting a rosy picture for the Old Blind Man: “Daoist Fellow Xue, your future prospects are boundless, and if one day you soar to the skies, I hope you’ll support me a bit!”

“I dare not, I dare not, Elder is too gracious…”

The Old Blind Man hurriedly waved his hands in feigned terror.

However, in his heart, he had no doubt about the rosy picture being painted; he trusted his own judgment was correct!

“Hehe… I’ve troubled you during this time, Daoist Fellow Xue.”

“Once we return to the Sword Sect, I will entertain you properly, Daoist Fellow. It would be good for the two of us to exchange ideas and interact more.”

Sage Jian Chen also had no airs about him and actively started to build a relationship with the Old Blind Man.

He understood that now that Young Master Gu had joined the Sword Sect, his future was immeasurable; he was capable of being personally taught by a Supreme Elder!

And as Tributor Xue Zheng, being the first to follow him, would surely be heavily relied upon in the future!

However, he himself could be considered one of the earliest Elders of the Sword Sect to have contact with this future star.

As long as he didn’t do anything foolish, even if he couldn’t gain his favor in the future, at least it would be no problem to foster a good relationship.

If he could interact more with Tributor Xue Zheng, and lend a helping hand in the future, that might be the opportunity for him to advance even further.

“Sure, sure…”

“Daoist Fellow Xue would ask for nothing more.”

The Old Blind Man was also a clever person, and with just a chuckle, the two of them walked shoulder to shoulder back to the foot of the Back Mountain.

…

Following the departure of the Sage Realm Great Powers from Central State, the front of the Council Hall immediately gathered many Deacons of the Gu Family, as well as young disciples of the Direct Lineage.

They were all very curious, what exactly was the situation?

Since yesterday, when the Four Great Sacred Lands gathered at the Gu Family, the Family Head, to avoid a clash with the Great Powers from Central State, had prevented them from gathering at the Council Hall to watch the excitement.

However, now that the Sage Realm had already left, they could no longer contain their curiosity.

“What exactly are those Central State Great Powers looking for with the Young Master?”

“I heard from my father that those four Great Powers are existences on the same level as the Ancestor!”

“To think that such Great Powers would come from Central State to our remote place just for the Young Master…”

“Cut it out, you don’t know anything; yes, those four are above Ninth Grade, but what’s crucial is the power they represent behind them!”

“Any one of the Four Great Sacred Lands is not something any of the Four Domains can afford to provoke!”

“Based on what you’re saying then, why don’t the Four Great Sacred Lands just take over all Four Domains?”

“You say you don’t understand, and you truly don’t. What else could it be for, other than our impoverished Northern Domain? The Holy Lands of Central State wouldn’t care about this remote and desolate place! A single day of Cultivation in the Holy Land is equal to tens or hundreds of days in our Northern Domain, so why would they bother?”

“I think, most likely they want to invite the Young Master to join the Holy Land of Central State, it’s a recruitment!”

“With this kind of situation, if the Young Master were to join the Holy Land, he would at least be a Direct Disciple!”

The crowd buzzed with discussion, marveling at how the Young Master’s formidable reputation had even attracted the attention and competition of the Central State Holy Lands.

Even though they dared to guess to the greatest extent they could, they still underestimated their own Young Master…

Inside the Council Hall, Gu Zhan and a few Elders first set the date for one month later.

As for the minor details, they could be discussed slowly without rush.

Then Gu Zhan and several Elders walked out of the Council Hall, each with joy they could hardly conceal.

“Since so many people are here, it saves the trouble of sending a notice.”

Gu Zhan, with his hands clasped behind his back, swept his gaze over the numerous Deacons and young disciples present.

The crowd, which was originally noisy with discussion, suddenly quieted down, all turning their attention to the Family Head.

They wanted to know what had happened in these two days!

“I know you are curious, so I’ll cut a long story short…”

“In a month, the Gu Family’s main city will host a banquet for three days to celebrate the Young Master.”

“As for what the celebration is for…”

“Let’s leave that to the Elders to explain. I, the Family Head, need to prepare the guest list now.”

Gu Zhan gave a mysterious smile and strode away, which completely drove the curiosity of the Gu Family Disciples present to its peak.

To celebrate the Young Master with a three-day banquet!

This was a much bigger event than the previous one, which combined his accession and Marriage!

The last time it was only a one-day banquet.

Even when Elder Gu Kuang broke through to the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm, it was just a casual banquet in the Inner Court of the Gu Family for one night.

“Hehe…”

“From today, Young Master Gu will be the Saint Heir of the Central State Sword Sect!”

“The Saint Heir! Do you understand?”

“Even in Central State, such a status is enough for the Young Master to suppress all directions!”

“Even Sage Realm powerhouses, like the Ancestor, when facing a Saint Heir of the Sacred Land, still must speak with courtesy!”

Elder Gu Liang didn’t hold back, standing tall and proud, he declared with a loud and proud voice.

Watching his expression, one might have thought he had been chosen by the Holy Land to become a Saint Heir.

However, no one was really paying attention to him, but after a brief silence, the crowd erupted!

“Sword Sect’s Saint?”

“Saint Heir of the Four Great Sacred Lands!”

“I knew the Young Master would not just confine himself to the Northern Domain, Central State is where he truly shines!”

“Does being a Saint Heir mean the Young Master will have the same status in Sword Sect as he does in our Gu Family?”

“That’s probably not exactly the same, but definitely not far off!”

“At minimum, even those above the Ninth Grade wouldn’t dare to slight the Young Master!”

Gu Liang watched their shocked faces and the excited discussions, thoroughly enjoying it.

These ignorant folks.

Such achievements by the Young Master are completely normal!

No need for surprise!

They don’t understand the Young Master as I do!

“Ahem.”

“Besides the position of Saint Heir, there is also a Heavenly Grade Top Treasure and countless cultivation resources.”

“Furthermore…”

“He has the opportunity to become a disciple under a Land Immortal, who is just one step away from becoming a Proving Immortal, personally taught by a Supreme Elder!”

Elder Gu Liang cleared his throat, and everyone looked back at him.

He then continued with a slight smile.

“Personally taught by an Immortal!?”

Suddenly, the crowd was in an uproar again.

A Heavenly Grade Supreme Treasure, they could still accept, since the Young Master already had one.

Just one more!

But to be taken in by a Land Immortal and taught personally was truly something that everyone envied to death.

There wasn’t a single such being in the entire Northern Domain!

Although they had never seen the top powers of the Land Immortal Realm, they could imagine that such a being, just one step away from becoming a Proving Immortal, could even suppress the entire Northern Domain if he wished!

Yet their Young Master was accepted as a disciple under such an Immortal!

Watching the crowd overwhelmed with shock, Elder Gu Liang finally left with great satisfaction, striding away like he had no relations at all.

The other Elders were left behind, surrounded by many juniors, bombarding them with questions about the details.

In their hearts now, the Young Master was truly a god-like figure!

Especially Gu Changming, who stood still in shock: “My cousin is just too incredible…”

He had only just advanced to the mid-stage of the Qi Sea Realm…

But his cousin had already reached the Sixth Grade of the Refining Void Realm!

Fought over by the Four Great Sacred Lands of Central State, and even before heading to Central State, he had already secured the position of Sword Sect’s Saint!

He truly had been foolish to once think he could catch up to his cousin…

Now he couldn’t even see a trace of his cousin’s shadow!

Gu Yixiao looked at his son’s dazed expression, initially wanting to say something about striving to catch up with his cousin.

But the words stopped at his lips, only patting his shoulder and saying, “You are also doing very well, Changge is beyond ordinary reach.”

…

On the other side, Gu Changge had just returned to his Young Master Palace.

Two figures immediately greeted him.

Looking at him eagerly.

“Lord Husband, did everything go smoothly?” Wang Yue couldn’t help but ask directly.

Gu Changge shook his head, looking regretful.

“Ah?”

“Didn’t all four Great Sacred Lands compete to have Lord Husband join them?”

“Weren’t they promising yesterday to treat Lord Husband as a Saint Heir?”

Wang Yue frowned immediately upon seeing this.

“Unfortunately, in the end, they only offered me first Saint Heir’s treatment, a choice of any magic treasure, plus being personally taught by a Supreme Elder.”

“I thought, at the very least, they would appoint me as Sect Master.”

Gu Changge sighed.

…

Wang Yue fell silent, then suddenly realized, Lord Husband was just playfully teasing her.

“They didn’t agree to make Lord Husband the Sect Master?”

“But Youbai feels the Saint Heir is also very impressive!”

Yuan Youbai solemnly finished listening and said earnestly.

Hearing this, both of them looked at her…

Wang Yue helplessly touched her forehead.

“Isn’t a Saint Heir impressive?” Yuan Youbai shrank her neck under their gaze, asking weakly.

“A Saint Heir is indeed remarkably impressive,” Wang Yue explained with a forced smile.

Saying this, she turned her head to pour a cup of tea, “Saint Heir, please have some tea…” looking at Lord Husband coquettishly, thinking to herself that her choice was indeed not wrong—her man was simply too outstanding.

“Hmm, sensible!”

Gu Changge slightly smiled, and as he sat down to enjoy the tea, Wang Yue was still calming her emotions.

“Youbai, massage Saint Heir’s legs.”

Yuan Youbai tilted her head, only then understanding that Lord Husband was having some fun with her.

She immediately went forward, imitating others, and started massaging his legs.

But after a while, she looked up at Lord Husband again.

“Youbai is also sensible,”

Gu Changge instantly understood her thoughts and rubbed her head, saying.

“Lord Husband, when do you plan to head to Central State?”

Wang Yue felt both happy and proud for Lord Husband, yet was also somewhat reluctant to ask.

“There’s no rush for that.”

“Perhaps not until another year or so.”

“First, I need to advance my Realm to the Seventh Grade Infinite Realm and settle some troubles here in the Northern Domain before I can leave with ease.”

Gu Changge casually said.

Hearing they still had a year, Wang Yue finally breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as it wasn’t an immediate departure, it was okay.

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